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StPete.LocallyGrown.Net: Market NOW Open - June 9, 2014
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Spinach Varieties
Have you noticed that we have a very wide variety of spinaches on our Market right now? I’ll bet there are plenty of them which you have not yet tried. Now would be a good time to purchase and try them both raw and stir fried. All of them bring a wonderful surprise to the standard salads to which we are accustomed. These are FRESHLY HARVESTED and so have more nutrients. Ceylon Spinach is juicy and light, eat the stems and flowers too!. Egyptian Spinach is very different with a nutty flavor and a crunchy disposition. Flat Leaf Spinach is the more traditional form and the leaves are large and dark green. Okinawa Spinach is very spicy and purple and green, beautiful with a light licorice flavor. Moluccan Spinach is so smooth and extremely flexible. I especially like it as an addition to smoothies. It doesn’t interrupt the flavor of the other ingredients and yet I am getting FRESH greens. YES, these spinaches can take some getting used to. The priority is to eat FRESH produce that can be artistically arranged and dressed so that your palate welcomes them to your body! Read Barbara Kingsolver’s book “Animal, Vegetable, Miracle” and get all the inspiration (and more) to get on board with this concept.
Grower News
ST. PETE LOCALLY GROWN: SUMMER HOURS
In the summertime, we normally close the Market every other week so we can regroup and rest for the busy fall season. HOWEVER, I am having second thoughts about that. Instead, I am considering closing just ONE WEEK per month so our growing customer base will have the produce and service they have come to expect. During the month of June, I will be watching closely to determine if the demand is there for us to stay open 3 out of 4 weeks. Stay tuned!
CLOSED FOURTH OF JULY
We will close the week of July 4th. NO deliveries will be made that day. Please plan ahead for what you might need and order the week of June 23rd instead. MOST produce and products will keep AT LEAST a week. Remember that all meats and fish are frozen so they can easily be purchased in advance too. Do call Tina if you need help figuring out what will keep. 727-515-9469
STATE OF THE FARMS
- Faithful Farms will have kale all summer, and lettuce very soon!
- Keen Green, LLC, will join us NEXT WEEK to provide hydroponically grown UNCUT micro-greens in small containers that you can leave on your kitchen counter to harvest at will. Several of their greens will give you more than one growing!
- All the farms listed on our Grower page have expressed interest in growing and selling this summer. If anyone takes the summer off, I will be sure to let you know when that happens.
- I have been asked to meet with a farmer north of us who wants to grow for our Market in the fall. The good news is that our credibility in the Market place is increasing and so attracting serious folks who are ready to invest their growing efforts into our mission.
- Strawberry Passion Farm has closed until next fall.
- Geraldson Community Farm is on our Market this week and then will close until fall.
Message from Your Market Manager
FRUIT IS BACK!
I am making a concerted effort to reintroduce fruit into our market in small quantities until sales will support larger volume. This means you will need to shop early to get a share of it. Regrets if this causes any inconvenience. I would like to hear from you about what fruit you would like to purchase on a regular basis. I will address those requests in these weekly notices to customers so everyone can be informed.
HOW TO COOK BEEF AND LAMB
We now provide a QR Code (scan with your Smartphone) and a website name on every packaqe of beef & lamb that we sell. This will guide you towards learning how to make the most of your grass-fed purchases!
YOUR ASSIGNMENT SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT…
Please help us spread the word about our new 6-month $50 membership promo offering for first time members of St. Pete Locally Grown.
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST CUSTOMERS!
Once you have submitted your order, if in doubt about what you owe, you can always confirm what you have been charged for by checking your account history and viewing your most current invoice. Instructions on how to do that are on our Q&A page under the question entitled Since you don’t provide an invoice with delivery, how do I know what I owe? Also, since your vegetables are picked fresh within 24 hours of delivery, they should be lasting for WEEKS in your refrigerator. When you accept delivery, please take a few minutes to inspect your order to protect your vegetables from unnecessary spoilage. Lastly, it is imperative that you understand our policy on Unclaimed Orders found on our Q&A page. When you make a purchase you are agreeing to abide by this policy.
Volunteer Opportunities
We are currently organizing our volunteer needs by Grower and by Market. So when you are interested in learning how to garden and/or how to run an urban market—including a model for great delivery service for the Market—consider volunteering for the organizations below. Check back for more Growers to be listed.
Nathan’s Natural Veggies
Pioneer Settlement Garden
St. Pete Locally Grown Market
The Faith House
We thank you for your interest and support of our efforts to bring you the healthiest, the freshest and the most delicious locally-produced foods possible!
McColloms Market: Fresh Chickens from Harmony Hills
Hi All:
I’m extending FFFN until late tonight to accommodate this last minute offer from Michelle. Please let me know directly by responding to this email if you want to take advantage of it.
Greetings Melinda~
It did not cross my mind until now-just got done with chickens! You could offer fresh chickens if you want to send out another email. They are on the larger size-I have not weighed them yet; however, beautiful, plump birds for $4.25/lb. Just let me know if this would be a hassle as I will have them all summer long at the market. I just thought I would extend the offer to include it in your order!
Sincerely,
Michelle
Berea Gardens: This week's offerings
Hello,
Cauliflower is back on our list this week. We are just beginning to cut our second planting. Red cabbage is also on our list this week along with broccoli and this will be our last week for romaine lettuce for a while. Hope to hear from you!
Blessings,
Bob
Citrus County Locally Grown: Ocala Central Pickup and other news
News from our Market
Ocala Central Pickup Point
We welcome A New Earth Farm and Feed
Located at:
3423 E Silversprings Blvd
Ocala, FL 34470
As our latest pickup point.
Link to Location Map.
CONGRATULATIONS
SaraFay Farm is in the process of opening a bakery in the Ocala area. This is taking all their time, so it will be a few weeks before they return to our market.
Florida Fresh Meat
SPECIAL THIS WEEK
Chuck Roast
Just $30.73 this week only
Normally $34.13
Flat Iron Steak
Normally $9.83
Just $8.99 this week only
Our growers thank you for supporting local growers and business.
Pickup is Thursday June 12th
Usual time and place.
Thank you for supporting your On-Line Farmers Market. Your purchases have made a difference to many families
Your CCLG Team
THE MARKET IS OPEN
The link below will take you there.
Martin's Farmstand: June 9
It is another beautiful day in the life of a farmer. There is 100s of lbs of tomatoes, cucumbers and zucchini to pick from the greenhouse. Outside there is lots of radish, green onions, asparagus, lettuce and more. We have grown all this fine food for you. I hope you enjoy eating it as we have enjoyed growing it. The online farmers market is open for orders or just come and get it here at the farm. We are open 10 am- 6 pm Mon- Sat. Daniel
Princeton Farm Fresh: The Market is Open
We had a great first Friday market last week. I am so grateful that you are making the choice for locally grown food. It helps support local farmers/growers and helps our economy right here in our very own town. Thank you!
See you on Friday,
Angela
South Cumberland Farmer's Market: Market Info Debit/Credit/EBT Info
Hi, everyone! This week’s market is nearly twice the size of last week’s! Yea!! Please come for pickup, if at all possible, by 6:00 p.m. We will start calling all those who have not picked up as of 5:30, so make sure the number you have listed in your profile is accurate for that time.
Also, we regret that we are not able to offer the convenience of Debit/Credit/EBT options for another 2 or 3 weeks, as we are changing processors. We will let you know as soon as these are available again.
See you tomorrow a market!
Kir and Linda
Searcy, AR: Fresher vegetables save money
Good morning! Purchasing produce at your local farmers market is very economical. It not only helps the local economy, it also keeps money in your pocket.The market provides some of the freshest produce you can buy. I have found that it lasts 2 to 3 times as long as produce purchased at the grocery store. Giving a large window of time in which to use the produce, instead of throwing it out with the garbage. Which saves money. The market will be taking orders until 10 pm.
Carolina Foothills, SC: Monday morning Reminder!
http://carolinafoothills.locallygrown.net/market
Happy Monday !
Thankful for the rain this weekend. We sure needed it.
Visited Baird Family Farm yesterday. As I entered the main entrance I was greeted by two beautiful milk goats munching on creek forage. In the field behind them are Beautiful 100 foot long raised beds filled with all kinds of organically grown food. A circle of herbs and flowers catch your eyes as you walk beyond the raised beds to spaded field filled with soy beans, sweet potatoes and more. Across the creek and past the Farm Cabin is a nice outside kitchen with a view of more raised beds full of Assorted Greens,, carrots turnips, radishes to name just a few . And there is more. Across another bridge with large creek is yet another massive field. The soil is so dark and sweet. Watermelons , tomatoes , squashes and more adorn this field. With Hawk flying overhead , rushing water over rocks and lovely peaceful breeze this farm girl stood in appreciation of all the obvious hard work that went into and continues to create this thriving abundant farm. Fruit and berry orchards on hill sides too! Wow! The land there has been farmed using Bio-Dynamic Practices for over 25 years. The food from this farm is beautiful to look at and highly nutritious. They encourage people to come on out and visit the farm! You may even get put to work.
The Baird Family Farm is looking for farm help. If you are interested please contact Richard Baird directly at 864-436-7773 or email him at db.farmerman@gmail.com
The Market will remain open till 4pm.
Eat Well!
McColloms Market: Reminder re FFFN June Order
Just a quick reminder that the Market will close at 5ish today so get your order in if you want to participate this month.
Thanks.
Melinda